Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with Yau Brothers

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with Yau Brothers

What is the Dragon Boat Festival?

The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duānwǔ Jié (端午節), is one of the biggest traditional celebration in China that has been held for over two thousand years. To commemorating the death of the famous poet Qu Yuan. This year, the Dragon Boat Festival falls on Saturday 31st May. People typically celebrate by gathering with friends and family to enjoy dragon boat races, making zongzi (sticky rice dumpling) and sharing delicious festive foods.

What is Zongzi and How Does It Taste?

Zongzi (粽) or Joong in Cantonese is a must-have dish that people enjoyed during the Dragon Boat Festival. It comes in a wide variety of flavours, depending on the region.

In Southern China, zongzi are tend to be larger and heavier, due to the variety ingredients like pork belly, Chinese sausages, salted egg yolks, and red beans. They are typically wrapped tightly in bamboo leaves or reed leaves.

In contrast, Northern zongzi are usually simpler and smaller. They often contain fewer ingredients, but more plain sticky rice or lighter fillings like red beans and dates. The flavours are usually milder, and the shape is sometimes more compact and neat.

What Makes the Dragon Boat Festival Special?

The Dragon Boat Festival is more than just a cultural event for numerous Asian communities, It's a day to honour the past, celebrate family traditions, and enjoy rich cultural experiences together.

How to Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival?

Join in the celebration by creating your own special zongzi! You can find all the necessary ingredients at our physical and online stores. We've got everything you need to make your zongzi truly unique. If you'd prefer an easier option, you can also pick up our frozen, ready-made zongzi, just remove the packaging and cook them in boiling water for 30 minutes.

Visit our physical store at Y B Building on Princes Street, Southampton SO14 5RP. We're open daily, seven days a week! Alternatively, explore our online store at www.yaubros.co.uk to create your own authentic dishes.